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Blogger Meet Up

April 22, 2008 by Elaine

So Saturday night I met up with some DFW area bloggers. It was really cool to meet some other ladies that live in the area and also are addicted to like blogging. We talked about all kinds of things, some blog related and some not. I learned that there is a new addiction out there…

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Filed Under: blogging, Linking

Lucky Streak

April 21, 2008 by Elaine

Last week I was gifted with two different bloggy giveaways (woot!) but then I completely forgot to buy any lottery tickets. Yeesh! I so would’ve won, right? I just wanted to say thanks (via some linky love) to Amy at By His Grace for the $15 Blockbuster card (movies – yeah!) and to Lawanda at…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Linking

Taggin’ Tuesday

April 8, 2008 by Elaine

My friend Becky over at Boys Rule My Life has tagged me for the 7 Things Meme. She and I have whined talked a little about the fact that our sons ADORE Thomas (the train that is). In other words, she feels my pain and therefore we are bonded for life. The Rules:1. Link your…

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Filed Under: Linking, meme, Misc.

My Blog is Rated “E”

April 4, 2008 by Elaine

How cool is that? Reluctant Housewife was kind enough to bestow this award of excellence upon me and I am oh so appreciative. She even researched the orinignation of said award and I was very happy to see where it started myself. Double Thanks Girl!! Of course along with receiving comes some giving so I…

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Filed Under: awards, going green, Linking

A Meme & A Giveaway (UPDATED)

March 25, 2008 by Elaine

I was tagged a week or so ago by my new friend (from the Ultimate Blog Party!) Scrapping Servant to do this book meme. I also won a Pay It Forward giveaway from Boys Rule My Life and the new hurricane I received is now on display in my living room. YEAH! ***UPDATE – Don’t…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Linking, meme

Monday Movie Madness

March 17, 2008 by Elaine

Oh My! Two Posts in one day (scroll down for some linky love…). And I know y’all just can’t get enough of my 3-word alliteration these days. What can I say, I am going through a phase. If toddlers can do it so can I, right? For this one I just had to play along…

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Filed Under: Linking, meme, Movies

Lucky Linky Love

March 17, 2008 by Elaine

There isn’t a lick of Irish in me, but aren’t we all a little Irish on Saint Paddy’s Day? If you are not wearing your green consider yourself web-pinched. I haven’t put mine on either so you can give me a little one too. Ouch! There’s another party going on in bloggy land for the…

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Filed Under: blogging, Carnival, Holidays, Linking

TGIF!

March 14, 2008 by Elaine

Ok, so even though I love staying home with my kiddos, sometimes I really look forward to the weekend. I mean lets face it, us SAHMs are working too and it’s nice to have a helping hand on the weekend or even to be able to go out for a little while by yourself while…

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Filed Under: Holidays, kitchen, Linking, Motherhood

There is a New Boy in Our Life

February 20, 2008 by Elaine

Okay, well if you haven’t followed Sophie and Shannon to Africa and back with Compassion, first, I am sorry that you have missed out and second, what bloggy rock have you been under this last week? After reading a lot, crying, laughing, praying and crying some more I felt moved to do something as so…

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Filed Under: Compassion, Linking

And the Love Goes On and On…

February 16, 2008 by Elaine

So, I am having a pretty awesome last 24 hours or so in the old world of the blogsphere! Last night I was up late “blawgin” because Tim had already passed out fallen asleep and I hadn’t got to poke around my usual blogs all day since there was a Valentine’s Party here yesterday for…

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Filed Under: awards, blogging, Linking

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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